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Chapter 93: Learning from Nature, the Dao of Runes
As Lu Qing made his choice to learn, a vast amount of information and insights once again surged into his mind.
And this time, the influx of insights was more overwhelming than ever before.
Lu Qing was caught off guard, and he quickly steadied his mind, fully immersing himself in receiving the information.
[Upon entering my Shen Fu Sect, one must take nature as their teacher, observe the patterns in all things, and draw spirit runes to communicate with the world...]
This was completely different from any previous experience.
This time, as he delved into his ability, a majestic voice resounded in Lu Qing's mind, causing him to feel as if he were listening to the Dao itself, and his spirit couldn't help but be captivated.
Little Li, standing by his side, glanced at Lu Qing, who had closed his eyes once more, and left him be after a while, accustomed to his two-legged companion's behavior.
Little Li continued to drool at the stone platform, longing for what was on it.
It could sense that the object on the platform would greatly benefit it.
Unfortunately, its two-legged companion wouldn't let it touch the object yet, so it could only gaze at it longingly.
Lu Qing took an exceptionally long time to receive and process the insights this time.
So much so that Little Li lifted its head several times to check if he had dozed off.
Finally, Lu Qing opened his eyes, his face filled with disbelief.
"Taking nature and all things as my teacher, this Dao of Runes is an entirely different cultivation method from martial arts?"
Lu Qing's heart was shaken to its core.
The heritage contained within these mysterious patterns far exceeded his imagination.
It was an entirely distinct and peculiar cultivation system compared to martial arts training.
Martial arts cultivation began with tempering one's qi and blood, strengthening the muscles and bones, and refining the internal organs, striving for the utmost physical prowess. Eventually, by cultivating the power of the soul, one could break through the acupoints, unify the inner and outer selves, and attain the state of innate perfection.
However, the Dao of Runes didn't place as much emphasis on the pursuit of physical might at the outset.
Instead, it emphasized the comprehension of nature and all things, seeking to discern the principles of runes within the myriad phenomena. Once the principles were understood, control over power would come naturally, and everything would fall into place without forced pursuit.
Hence, the Dao of Runes demanded exceptionally high comprehension abilities.
Without sufficient insight, one could spend a lifetime studying it and still fail to achieve anything, let alone make any progress.
"I thought that among ten martial artists, it would be rare to find one who could comprehend the secret of qi and blood connection and enter the Qi and Blood Realm. That probability was already low enough."
"I never expected the Dao of Runes to be a thousand times more challenging than martial arts. Just having the qualifications to cultivate is a one-in-a-million chance. It's incredibly difficult."
Lu Qing marveled.
The entry requirements for the Dao of Runes were unbelievably high, and in comparison, martial arts training seemed much simpler.
At the very least, martial artists, even if they couldn't enter the Qi and Blood Realm, could still attain decent physical fitness and proficient martial arts skills, which were considerably superior to ordinary people.
However, with the Dao of Runes, if one couldn't grasp the fundamentals and comprehend the principles of runes, they would be no different from an ordinary person.
Lu Qing even suspected that the reason why the heritage of the Dao of Runes had disappeared, to the extent that even a perfect innate realm expert like Li Weitian had never heard of it, leaving behind only this jade-transformed cave, was because of its extremely high entry requirements.
Unfortunately, the heritage he obtained did not provide any explanation for this.
All he knew was that this heritage belonged to a mysterious sect called the Shen Fu Sect, which left little other information.
The goal of the Shen Fu Sect was to take nature as their teacher and derive unique runes from the observation of all things in nature. They valued freedom and spontaneity in their practices.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have disappeared, leaving behind this cave of jade transformation as an opportunity for those destined to find it.
"However, in that case, I'll have to use the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid sparingly."
Among the heritage left by the Shen Fu Sect, there was a secret technique that allowed their disciples to cultivate the power of the soul without needing to reach the pinnacle of the post-innate stage after comprehending the principles of runes.
The following day, Chastity Valentine, the epitome of beauty and grace, strolled through the halls of Studville High, her presence exuding an air of sophistication and charm. Her flawless features, accentuated by her elegant hairstyle and refined makeup, drew admiring glances from her peers, yet she felt a tumult of emotions within, her body still humming with the memory of the previous night's encounter.
Chastity maintained her dominant persona, her squad of gorgeous cheerleaders trailing behind her like loyal subjects, but there was a softness in her eyes when she looked at Xander, a hint of vulnerability that only he could see. Xander, for his part, kept the secret of their tryst close to his chest, his expression carefully schooled to hide the power he now held over the stunning Chastity Valentine.
Xander observed her from afar, his eyes taking in her exquisite beauty, the sway of her hips, and the subtle curves of her breasts beneath her tight cheerleader uniform. He knew that their dynamic had shifted irrevocably, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of power over the girl who had once been untouchable.
Chastity, unaware of the depth of Xander's insight, continued her reign at the top of the social hierarchy, her confidence only slightly softened by the memories of their passionate encounter. She couldn't deny the pull she felt towards him, the way her body responded to his presence, and it confused her, challenged her usual dominant nature.
No one knew what had transpired between them, the wild sex that had consumed them both, the way Xander had used her body for his pleasure, marking her as his own. It was their secret, a powerful bond that held them together, and it both thrilled and terrified Chastity, the girl who was used to being in control.
During lunch break, Chastity made her way to the cafeteria, her squad of gorgeous cheerleaders flanking her sides. She spotted Xander sitting alone at a table, his eyes focused on a book, and she felt a tug in her heart. Their eyes met for a brief moment, a silent acknowledgment of the secret they shared, before she looked away, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
Xander's heart skipped a beat as he felt her gaze, his eyes flicking up to meet hers before quickly returning to his book. He knew that Chastity was feeling the same tumult of emotions, the memory of their passionate encounter lingering in her every cell. He couldn't help but feel a sense of power over the stunning girl who had once been untouchable.
Chastity approached Xander's table, her squad parting ways to give them privacy. "Hey, Xander," she said, her voice soft and hesitant. "Can we talk?"
Xander's heart raced as he looked up at her, his eyes taking in her beauty, the way her hair fell softly around her shoulders, the subtle scent of her perfume filling his senses. "Sure, Chastity," he replied, his voice steady. "What's up?"
Chastity bit her lip, her eyes flicking down to the book on the table before meeting his gaze. "I... I've been thinking about what happened between us," she said, her voice quiet. "It's... it's confusing me."
Xander's expression softened, and he reached out to take her hand, his touch sending shivers down her spine. "It's okay, Chastity," he said, his voice gentle. "We don't have to define it or put a label on it. It's just... us."
Chastity's heart raced as she felt his touch, her eyes flicking down to their joined hands before meeting his gaze. "But... what are we, Xander?" she asked, her voice quiet. "Are we... friends? Something more?"
Xander's eyes held hers, and he gave her a small smile. "We're whatever you want us to be, Chastity," he said, his voice steady. "I'm not going to push you or define this. It's your choice."
Chastity's heart skipped a beat as she felt the weight of his words, the power he now held over her. She couldn't deny the pull she felt towards him, the way her body responded to his presence. It confused her, the girl who was used to being in control, and she didn't know how to define what they shared.
"I... I need time, Xander," she said, her voice quiet. "I... I've never felt this way before."
Xander's expression softened, and he gently squeezed her hand. "Take all the time you need, Chastity," he said, his voice gentle. "There's no rush. We'll figure this out together."
Chastity's heart raced as she felt the warmth of his touch, the way he understood her confusion. She wanted to define what they shared, to put a label on it, but she also feared losing the power he now held over her if she did.
"Thank you, Xander," she said, her voice soft. "I... I just need time."
Xander's eyes held hers, and he gave her a small smile. "Take all the time in the world, Chastity," he said, his voice steady. "I'm not going to push you or define this. We'll figure it out together, at your pace."
Chastity's heart skipped a beat as she felt the weight of his words, the way he understood her confusion. She wanted to define what they shared, to put a label on it, but she also feared losing the control she once had over him if she did.
"I... I just need time, Xander," she said, her voice quiet. "I'll... I'll figure it out."
Xander's expression softened, and he gently squeezed her hand. "Take all the time you need, Chastity," he said, his voice gentle and understanding. "I'm here for you, whenever you're ready."
Chastity's heart raced as she felt the warmth of his touch, the way he understood her confusion. She wanted to define what they shared, to put a label on it, but she also feared losing the control she once had over him if she did.
"I... I guess I'll see you around, Xander," she said, her voice soft. "Thanks for... for understanding."
Xander's eyes held hers, and he gave her a small smile. "Anytime, Chastity," he said, his voice steady. "Take all the time you need. I'm here for you."
Chastity's heart skipped a beat as she felt the weight of his words, the power he now held over her. She wanted to define what they shared, to put a label on it, but she also feared losing the control she once had over him if she did.
"I... I guess I will," she said, her voice soft. "See you around, Xander."
Xander's eyes held hers for a moment, a silent acknowledgment of the secret they shared, before he gave her a small smile and turned to leave, his heart racing as he felt the power he now held over the stunning Chastity Valentine.
Chastity watched him go, her heart racing as she felt the weight of their secret, the confusion she felt over their undefined relationship. She wanted to define what they shared, to put a label on it, but she also feared losing the control she once had over him if she did.
Later that day, Chastity received a text from Xander, asking her to meet him after school. Her heart skipped a beat as she read the message, her eyes flicking up to meet his gaze across the cafeteria. Their eyes held for a moment, a silent acknowledgment of the secret they shared, before she quickly looked away, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
Chastity's squad of gorgeous cheerleaders noticed her reaction, their eyes questioning as they followed her out of the cafeteria. She maintained her dominant persona, her confidence only slightly softened by the memories of their passionate encounter. She couldn't deny the pull she felt towards him, the way her body responded to his presence, and it confused her, challenged her usual dominant nature.
No one knew what had transpired between them, the wild sex that had consumed them both, the way Xander had used her body for his pleasure, marking her as his own. It was their secret, a powerful bond that held them together, and it both thrilled and terrified Chastity, the girl who was used to being in control.
Chastity maintained her confident exterior, her squad of gorgeous cheerleaders trailing behind her like loyal subjects, but there was a softness in her eyes when she looked at Xander, a hint of vulnerability that only he could see. Xander, for his part, kept the secret of their tryst close to his chest, his expression carefully schooled to hide the power he now held over the stunning Chastity Valentine.
(End of Chapter)
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